dog want take tablets

[Guest Anonymous]

need some suggestions on how to make my dog take brewers yeast mega-tablets with garlic. she dose not like them. any thoughts on this.

donna

[Guest Anonymous]

try giving straight brewers yeast (from healthfood stores) and garlic in her food, unless there are other vitamins and stuff in it...you can hold her tongue down and stick it in the back of her throat if they're not chewable...chewable, hide in macaroni and food she likes and she might not notice

[Guest Anonymous]

why is she taking them in the first place?

[Guest Anonymous]

Cover with a cube of cheese or stuff in a piece of hot dog. Or mix it in with their dinner, add a bit of water if your dog is a good eater will prob not notice it in there.

*Reminder, garlic should only be given to dogs in moderation. Garic (and onions) can be *VERY* dangerous to dogs if given too much. Not advisable to give garlic everyday.

You can also put the pill on the back of their tongue, close mouth and hold head up, only alternative for dog is to swallow.

[Guest Anonymous]

If you cannot get your dog to eat the pill hidden in some other food (mine will take huge Omega 3 horse pills just wrapped in fat-free cream cheese) then open your dog's mouth and put the pill as far back on her tongue as possible. Gently hold her mouth closed and softly blow into her nose. Blowing into her nose will cause her to swallow on reflex. I don't know why...I know it sounds weird but it works. Always follow up this kind of "pilling" with a treat and praise so that it is a positive experience.

[Shannon_C]

Donna, When i have to give my dogs pills, i put them (one at a time) between a slice of ham, fold it over twice then pop it in there mouth, (well saying this it works with my Bullmastiff) cause he tends to swallows things he likes, so ham is nothing to him...its gone in a second, but with the smaller breeds, they almost know straight away and spit them out lol. Another way, is to crush it then mix in with there food.

Good Luck!

[Shannon_C]

Oh and the Bullmastiff loves those brewers yeast tablets, he eats them like sweets lol (yuk) they are very good for dogs, he also as garlic once a day with his food....also very good and healthy for there skin....keeps the bugs at bay too. Depending on your dogs size, he would only need a little if he is small/medium in size, where as a giant like mine need more!

[Shannon_C]

Oh and the Bullmastiff loves those brewers yeast tablets, he eats them like sweets lol (yuk) they are very good for dogs, he also as garlic once a day with his food....also very good and healthy for there skin....keeps the bugs at bay too. Depending on your dogs size, he would only need a little if he is small/medium in size, where as a giant like mine need more!

[Guest Anonymous]

donna ottinger napisał(a):

need some suggestions on how to make my dog take brewers yeast mega-tablets with garlic. she dose not like them. any thoughts on this.

donna

Are you aware that brewers yeast is a common allergen for dogs? and that garlic has been proven to have ZERO effect on fleas or other parasites?
Why not let your dog have her preferences? - she might have more sense about what she eats than you know!

[Shannon_C]

[b]Guest i have never had any problems with my dogs having Vetzmye tablets and garlic, (in fact they are very healthy since they have been on it) many breeders i know....feed it there show dogs, as long has they dont have too much...it cannot harm them.

[Guest Anonymous]

[quote name='Shannon_C'][b]Guest i have never had any problems with my dogs having Vetzmye tablets and garlic, (in fact they are very healthy since they have been on it) many breeders i know....feed it there show dogs, as long has they dont have too much...it cannot harm them.

So what? dogs are and can be allergic to Brewers Yeast thats a fact not an anectdote.
Garlic does nothing except make a dog stinky and perhaps gassy.
Feeding a complete diet is far better than feeding cheap food and stuffing in supplements IMO.
One should be aware of what one may be doing before just shoving something in a dog that it really doesn't want to eat.

[Shannon_C]

So what? dogs are and can be allergic to Brewers Yeast thats a fact not an anectdote.
Garlic does nothing except make a dog stinky and perhaps gassy.
Feeding a complete diet is far better than feeding cheap food and stuffing in supplements IMO.
One should be aware of what one may be doing before just shoving something in a dog that it really doesn't want to eat.

Guest, are you for real or what ? (what does so what suppose to mean) ?
I feed my dogs a good healthy diet of Wafcol 'thankyou', that as no wheat, added dairy products, or meat, with that they have a mixture of fruit and vegetables (you going to tell me they are bad for dogs too) ?....garlic does smell but it is very good for them.....many vets supply tubs of it!
And no my dogs are not gassy, at least they havent been since garlic as been added to there diet.
And for fleas and bugs, its the next best thing to many products you see on the market, which are useless for many large breeds!

[Shannon_C]

Hi Mei Mei.
I think a lot of people use cheese, however mine have ham :lol:

[Guest Anonymous]

From what I understand - Brewer's yeast helps to stimulate the appetite and is a natural form of Vitamin B - Garlic helps the immune system. My VKH dog has been on a daily dose of Brewer's yeast and Garlic since January, it has helped. There are those of us out there that use products that our vets recommend. Most dogs are allergic to soy, yet it is often found in dog foods, so is corn, dogs can't digest corn - it's simply a filler.

Also, the garlic has worked quite well with my guys as far as fleas go. Again, my VKH pooch could have an adverse reaction to a pesticide or any other chemical - I for one would rather treat organically than with a chemical. As far as appetite stimulation - I find the Brewer's yeast does that as well.

As far as administering pills - seeing as I do this several times daily - using the 'blow lightly in the nose' method (as mentioned previousl) is the fastest and least disrupting method I have found. Followed by a treat, Storm loves taking his meds.

[Guest Anonymous]

akitaresq napisał(a):

snip more pretend stuff about yeast and garlic
As far as administering pills - seeing as I do this several times daily - using the 'blow lightly in the nose' method (as mentioned previousl) is the fastest and least disrupting method I have found. Followed by a treat, Storm loves taking his meds.

You I bet are unaware that the most common way to trigger a bite to your face from a dog is to blow in its face or ears? Certainly that is not something I would advocate anyone do for pill administration or any other reason.
As long as your dog is not allergic to a product of course you can use it whether it has any real effects or not - but you need to be aware that dogs can be allergic to brewers yeast and you can be making their problem worse while thinking you are helping them.
I say if the dog doesn't want the stuff and the dog is on a complete diet then it shouldn't need 'supplements' of potential allergens.
If you enjoy believing the myths about garlic that is nice for you but as for your dogs well - onion family plants are harmful to dogs - causes a blood platelet problem. Go do the research.

[Guest Anonymous]

Cadie is not a regular pill taker, but she will eat anything that has peanut butter smothered on it. I usually cover the pill with peanut butter, and as she starts licking it from my fingers I make sure it gets stuck on the roof of her mouth. As she tries to get it all off, she ends up swallowing the pill. We use crunchy or smooth peanut butter, she takes both! Good luck!

As far as the garlic thing goes, my dog does get very gassy with garlic, so we make sure her food doesn't have it and soy. Stinky gas is not a problem now.

[Guest Anonymous]

<You I bet are unaware that the most common way to trigger a bite to your face from a dog is to blow in its face or ears? Certainly that is not something I would advocate anyone do for pill administration or any other reason.>

I would imagine if your dog were snappy, untrained, or under socialized, this would be a problem. I would never expect one of my dogs to snap at me for touching them or blowing lightly anywhere on their body. HOWEVER, if a dog is skiddish or otherwise fearful, yes I can see how a dog might snap out of fear. We are on a message board here, we all give the best advice that we can with a very small amount of information. Incedently, I'd sure like to see a statistic on owner's getting bitten due to blowing lightly around the head area... I've used this method for years on my own dogs, rescue dogs, and shelter dogs and have not once had a problem. Then again, I do believe that dogs have a sixth sense and can feel our the vibes that we emit and react accordingly.

<As long as your dog is not allergic to a product of course you can use it whether it has any real effects or not - but you need to be aware that dogs can be allergic to brewers yeast and you can be making their problem worse while thinking you are helping them.>

True enough, my female Akita can't eat soy without vomiting, my male, it doesn't seem to phase. But it is worth a try. I don't imagine that people would randomly want to put their pets on supplements, I assumed there was a reason for the question. Brewer's yeast is sworn to work by many, without harmful side effects, as such, many vets, breeder's, etc highly recommend a daily dosage of Brewer's yeast for sick dogs or dogs lacking in appetite. Just like people dogs allergies vary and what might work for one might not work or cause a worse problem for another. I reiterate, we are on a message board and all involved are trying to help, not cause more problems.

<If you enjoy believing the myths about garlic that is nice for you but as for your dogs well - onion family plants are harmful to dogs - causes a blood platelet problem. Go do the research.>

Well, we can both find conflicting data on the garlic issue. For me, I prefer to use it rather than subject an already sick dog with an autoimmune disease to a pesticide. Everything is given in moderation...